Question

How does Swift use satire to achieve his purpose?

A. He reveals a solution that should be broadly accepted by everyone.
B. He discusses an obvious solution for problems in Ireland to draw attention to how much people are obsessing over them.
C. He suggests an extreme solution to draw attention to a real problem.
D. He exaggerates the problems of Ireland to gather support for his reasonable suggestion.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: C. He suggests an extreme solution to draw attention to a real problem.

In A Modest Proposal, Swift tells us about the problems that Ireland is facing, in particular poverty. His proposed solution is for poor families to sell their children to be eaten by rich families. The solution is not meant to be taken seriously. It is satire. However, this extreme proposal is meant to draw attention to a real problem: the problem of poverty and inequality in Ireland.